‘Tis the season that more people need Meals on Wheels, but many volunteers delivering meals in Cumberland and York counties leave Maine for warmer climates. The need for volunteers is critical to deliver meals in the following communities: Kennebunk, Wells, Ogunquit, Sanford, Biddeford, Naples, Hollis, and Buxton. Last year Southern Maine Agency on Aging volunteers […]

The statistics released last week by the Maine Department of Public Safety are disturbing. In a state where most people feel safe at any time of the day, even in the largest city, bank robberies and armed robberies are on the rise. Bank robberies hit an all-time high in this state earlier this month with […]

A woman was taken to the hospital and a building is in need of repair after a two-car accident in downtown Westbrook Monday afternoon. The collision occurred near the intersection of Church and Main streets, near the TD Banknorth building at around 1 p.m. According to police, James Lapointe, 48, of Spring Street, was exiting […]

A woman was taken to the hospital and a building is in need of repair after a two-car accident in downtown Westbrook Monday afternoon. The collision occurred near the intersection of Church and Main streets, near the TD Banknorth building at around 1 p.m. According to police, James Lapointe, 48, of Spring Street, was exiting […]

New bank adds to heat fund Ken Acker, TruChoice Federal Credit Union president and chief executive officer, recently presented Buxton Selectwomn Jean Harmon with a check for $500 to support Buxton’s Keep The Heat On Program. “We haven’t even opened our doors yet, and we feel like a part of the community,” said Acker, referring […]

Bluegrass pioneer Bluegrass and old-time country-music pioneer Al Hawkes was the speaker at the Dec. 6 meeting of the Westbrook Historical Society. He spoke about his musical career, showed pictures of his studio and his extensive record collection, which exceeds 40,000 78, 33 and 45 RPM discs, along with rare radio transcriptions, songbooks, etc. Al […]

Bluegrass pioneer Bluegrass and old-time country-music pioneer Al Hawkes was the speaker at the Dec. 6 meeting of the Westbrook Historical Society. He spoke about his musical career, showed pictures of his studio and his extensive record collection, which exceeds 40,000 78, 33 and 45 RPM discs, along with rare radio transcriptions, songbooks, etc. Al […]

Church luncheon – Thursday, Dec. 14, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Ham. $3.50. Pancake breakfast – Saturday, Dec. 16, 7:30-10 a.m., Gorham Lions Club, 414 South St., Gorham. $5, $2.50 Roast beef supper – Saturday, Dec. 16, 5 and 6 p.m., Sebago Lake Congregational Church, 410 Northeast Road ( Route 35), Sebago […]

It’s that time of year again! The elves are busy in their North Pole workshop making all their wonderful toys. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph are getting ready for their long flight and Santa’s made his list and is checking it twice. But Santa’s getting some help this year. He’ll […]

On two occasions in as many weeks, the Portland City Council passed sweeping new zoning changes intended to keep franchise restaurants out of the Forest City. The first, inspired by the prospect that Maine’s first Hooters restaurant could open downtown, limits the number, size and location of some types of so-called “formula” businesses in the […]